Princess Elizabeth was born in 1926 and would have turned 100 years old on April 21. She ascended the British throne on February 6, 1952, at just 25 years of age, becoming Queen Elizabeth II. Alongside her royal duties, she was a wife for over 70 years and a mother to four.
Her Royal Highness successfully fulfilled her responsibilities for seven decades, making her the longest-reigning British monarch. Sadly, she passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. In honor of the late monarch, browse this gallery and take a look back at the early days of her life, captured in these fascinating historical photos.